Set up courses in learning management systems in accordance with HIM departmental standards.Conduct consistent assessment of learning and use tools such as rubrics for objective scoring. Evaluate according to the criteria outlined in the course syllabi, and grading must align with established policies.Support students and refer them to appropriate resources.Coordinate curriculum with adjunct faculty
- Partner with adjunct faculty teaching health informatics courses as well as the department chair, to ensure sections of courses taught by adjuncts adhere to and remain in compliance with accreditation requirements.
- Ensure courses are updated within learning management systems in accordance with HIM departmental standards.
Other
- Communicate with all stakeholders.
- Participate in committee work or special projects in the Department of HIM, KU School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, and/or the industry, as determined by the Department Chair.
- Assist with graduate student advising and scholarly projects.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in related discipline such as health informatics, data analytics, health information management, or similar.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Work Experience:- 5 years of experience in healthcare working in health informatics capacities and/or higher education work settings.
- Experience using various technologies including health information systems (e.g., electronic health records, clinical information systems, clinical decision-support systems, or similar).
- Experience working with health data.
Preferred QualificationsEducation: Doctoral degree
Work Experience:- Higher education experience, including on campus and online teaching as well as participating in curriculum development.
- Experience with online course technologies such as learning management systems and lecture capture systems.
- Evidence of previous scholarship, such as article publication and/or research.
- Professional service to the health informatics profession via service to professional associations such as AMIA, HIMSS, AHIMA, etc. as evidenced by application materials.
Skills- Communication.
- Strategic planning.
- Attention to detail.
- Multitasking.
- Problem solving.
- Proficiency with information systems and technology.
- Leadership.
Required DocumentsIf selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found
here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
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About KU Medical Center:The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at
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